Best New York Comedy

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Jordan Carlos

Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks marked by brackets) include:

[TOP PICK] UCBT’s playground for celebrities and ace improvisors, ASSSSCAT 3000 (paid show at 7:30 pm, free show at 9:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] typically stellar stand-ups at one of the funniest free productions in NYC—and winner of the 2008 ECNY Award for Best Variety Show—President Johnson (8:00 pm),

terrific NYC comics Jordan Carlos (The Colbert Report), Myq Caplan (Comedy Central), M. Dickson (NC Comedy Arts Fest), and more at RG Daniels’ free Sunday Night Stand-Up (8:00 pm),

and terrific stand-up comics Vanessa Hollingshead (HBO, Comedy Central, just back from touring Iraq), Ophira Eisenburg (Comedy Central), Anne Necypor (Logo’s Hot Gay Comics), and Shawn Hollenbach (Here! TV’s Busted) at a free gay-themed show tonight guest-hosted by Scott Ryan: Electro Shock Therapy Comedy Hour (10:00 pm).

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Patrice Oneal

Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks marked by brackets) include:

four sharp storytellers trying to mislead the audience at Andy Christie’s The Liar Show (6:00 pm),

acclaimed comic Matt Higgins (Comedy Central), plus Jason Kalter (Rue Brutalia) and Chris Manley (New Exc!tement), each performing his favorite one-man sketch routines in Flyin’ Solo (7:00 pm),

[MEGA-TOP PICK] one of the most razor-sharp and uproariously funny storytellers in the country performing this extraordinary new one-man show that should not be missed: Chris Gethard’s Magic Box of Stories (7:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] a TV and movie comedy star who frequently appears on HBO, Comedy Central, and Showtime, and is a hilarious comedy club veteran: Patrice Oneal Headlining at Comix (8:00 pm & 10:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] one of my all-time favorite improv troupes—which this season broke the Cage Match record for winning streaks with 18 triumphs in a row, and has now taken over UCBT’s prestigious prime-time Saturday night slot—the brilliant and daring members of Death by Roo Roo (9:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] improvised TV shows about audience members via world-class troupe Reuben Williams (10:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] Ted Greenberg (Emmy-winning David Letterman writer) performing a fun, quick-paced theatrical comedy show at The Complete Performer (10:30 pm),

and a comedy game show about life and trivia: Are You Paying Attention? (midnight).

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Legendary improv troupe The Swarm

Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks marked by brackets) include:

[TOP PICK] a TV and movie comedy star who frequently appears on HBO, Comedy Central, and Showtime, and is a hilarious comedy club veteran: Patrice Oneal Headlining at Comix (8:00 pm & 10:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] a celebration of the festival of lights from a world-class improv/sketch troupe, complete with latkes, prizes, and “Chanookka Harry:” Hanukkah with Hot Sauce! (8:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] some of the finest improv in NYC from the comedy genius members of The Stepfathers (9:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] and a rare performance from one of the most brilliant, hilarious, and revered comedy troupes in improv history—the legendary members of The Swarm (11:00 pm).

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There are no NYC comedy recommendations for Christmas; all the usual suspects are closed. But please tune in here again on Friday for the resumption of top comedy picks.

Meanwhile, hope you enjoy thoroughly happy holidays.

Warmest regards,

Hy

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The recommendation for the best in New York City comedy on Christmas Eve is:

[TOP PICK] The Chosen Chicks declaring “Faster, Pussycat! Kvetch! Kvetch!” as they put on a show for those without Christmas trees: Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad (7:00 pm & 9:30 pm).

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Jessica Delfino

Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks marked by brackets) include:

the perfect show for short attention spans—open-mic stand-up with 4½ minutes per set and 25 comics crammed into 2½ hours, who tonight include Livia Scott, Emily Epstein, Laura Spaeth, Peggy O’Brien, Chris Conway, and John Morrison—at John Morrison’s Broadway Motel (6:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] stellar comedic singer/songwriter Ben Lerman, plus guests including hilariously raunchy singer/songwriter Jessica Delfino, presenting “a non-denominational holiday show for people who believe in laughter” in Lerman Holiday (8:00 pm),

three full hours of improv for only five bucks—tonight featuring UCBT house troupes The Scam, Bangs, The F*cking Kennedys, Bastian, and DeCoster—at Harold Night (8:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] and superb comics Tom Shillue, Sean Conroy, Matt Higgins, and Ross Hyzer at the wonderful Seth Herzog’s Sweet (9:00 pm).

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RG Daniels

Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks marked by brackets) include:

[TOP PICK] UCBT’s playground for celebrities and ace improvisors, ASSSSCAT 3000 (7:30 pm and 9:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] typically stellar stand-ups at one of the funniest productions in NYC—and winner of the 2008 ECNY Award for Best Variety Show—President Johnson (8:00 pm),

and terrific NYC comics Dan St. Germain (MTV), Dan Curry (Comedy Central), and more at RG Daniels’ Sunday Night Stand-Up (8:00 pm).

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Kambri Crews

Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks marked by brackets) include:

[TOP PICK] clever wordplay, conceptual comedy, and relentless silliness from sketch troupe Elephant Larry (7:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] star improvisation from writers & performers at 30 Rock, The Colbert Report, and The Daily Show who joyously declare Let’s Have a Ball (7:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] an Emmy-winning comedy star on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jay Leno, Howard Stern, and Comedy Central performing a headlining set at Comix: Greg Fitzsimmons (8:00 pm & 10:30 pm),

Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell relating their YouTube-documented romantic adventures live on stage—possibly accompanied by visits from some of the gals—on Double Date Us (8:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] one of my all-time favorite improv troupes—which this season broke the Cage Match record for winning streaks with 18 triumphs in a row, and has now taken over UCBT’s prestigious prime-time Saturday night slot—the brilliant and daring members of Death by Roo Roo (9:00 pm),

a small mob of talented comics—including stellar storyteller Kambri Crews, and the lovely & hilarious Margie Kment (accompanied by free baby Jesus cookies!)—telling funny, poignant, and at times unforgettable tales about their relatives at the gorgeous Sara Benincasa’s Family Hour (8:30 pm),

organic & energetic improv by the four guys of 4 Track! (9:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] inventive & hilarious sketch comedy from The Harvard Sailing Team (9:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] an office holiday party created on the spot based on audience anecdotes by brilliant improv troupe Reuben Williams (10:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] Ted Greenberg (Emmy-winning David Letterman writer) performing a fun, quick-paced theatrical comedy show—tonight with an open bar!—at The Complete Performer (10:30 pm),

and a real live wresting show enlivened with UCBT raucous comedy at UCBW: Hanukkaos (Midnight).

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Charlie Sanders

Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks marked by brackets) include:

[TOP PICK] superb stand-up guests Hannibal Buress (Comedy Central) and Claudia Cogan (Logo, Sirius), and regulars including Roger Hailes (Chappelle’s Show, VH1), plus a visit from “Jesus Claus,” at this holiday edition of occasionally uncomfortable comedy hosted by Blaine Perry & Pat Stango: Don’t Touch Me There (7:30ish pm),

[TOP PICK] rising star Charlie Sanders performing one of the most vibrant and hilarious autobiographical shows you’ll ever see, plus comedic actor Nick Ross performing a show about desperate characters, in the double-bill Minnesota Muslim and Cool Your J (8:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] the blowout season finale of this terrific show mixing comedy and music, with lots of fun bits planned by hosts Tim Ellis & Matthew Parks, plus stellar guests Dave Hill (HBO, VH1, Spike TV, The New York Times), Kevin Allison (legendary sketch troupe The State), Ann Carr (VH1, Comedy Central), and Phil Yanos (guitarist for Dangaru) , all performing Of the Moment (8:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] an Emmy-winning comedy star who frequently performs on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jay Leno, Howard Stern, and Comedy Central, headlining at Comix tonight and Saturday night: Greg Fitzsimmons (8:00 pm & 10:30 pm),

a gay-themed stand-up comedy show hosted by Jenny Rubin: The Back Room (9:00 pm),

[TOP PICK] some of the finest improv in NYC from the comedy genius members of The Stepfathers (9:30 pm),

[TOP PICK] and UCBT’s free monthly open-mic stand-up show, where deliciously odd things tend to happen around 1:30 am, hosted by lightning-quick & hilarious Pete Holmes (Comedy Central, VH1; one of the finest comics in the country) at Gutbucket (12:20ish am).

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